Estella Dawn – Pretty

New pop ballad from New Zealand singer Estella Dawn embraces body positivity

Denver, CO – It would be nice to feel great about yourself every day, but life can have a tendency to make you feel small and inadequate at times. This is especially true for people who use social media, these platforms are minefields of content that can make you compare your body and personality to the bodies and lives of seemingly “perfect” people online. In the words of Pop artist Estella Dawn, “It can be soul-crushing.”

“It can leave you feeling like all that you are isn’t enough,” said this singer-songwriter who originally hails from New Zealand. “That’s when you need someone to lift you up. You need kind words when you’re unable to speak them to yourself. You need reassurance when you’re feeling discouraged. You need a reminder that you’re a bad ass and that you should never shrink to make others comfortable, because you’re not ‘too much.’ You’re just enough.”

Estella reinforces those words on her latest hit single “Pretty,” which goes wide across all streaming platforms on Aug. 20. The song is a Pop Ballad that perfectly showcases this naturally gifted vocalist who at one point was a star on “New Zealand’s Got Talent.” The driving piano melody immediately sets the tone for the ballad, giving way to harmonies that display Estella’s sultry and soulful vocals. This is a new Pop Ballad that people need to pay attention to, not only because it introduces an artist who is poised to become an international superstar, but also because of the message behind the music.

“This song has nothing to do with aesthetics or being attractive,” Estella said. “In my opinion, that’s the least interesting thing about a person. But feeling confident, comfortable and empowered in your body is important. To me, that is true beauty.”

‘Pretty’ is the latest single from this young artist who has been steadily making a name for herself since moving to the US. Like many songwriters Estella has been writing, recording and releasing music from an early age. However it has been in the last 3 years that she has refined her craft and developed her own style that is clearly shown in the 13 singles she’s released since early 2020. These songs show a unique command of melodies, with a subtlety and range that are a personal and social exploration of life. They contain multiple layers – both vocally and musically. Soft and soothing but also sharp and gritty when needed. And with that maturity she has been compared to Adele, Billie Eilish, Pink and Hayley Williams.

As with any hard working musician this is just the beginning. Following “Pretty” she has another single titled “Cotton Candy” that she plans to release later this year. She is also currently in pre-production writing and arranging tracks to record and produce her first full-length album, this will be recorded in a Denver studio with a live band. Estella Dawn is one to watch out for.

To listen to Estella Dawn’s music, or to follow her on social media, please visit the following links:

https://soundcloud.com/estelladawn/pretty/s-YbBmfj8CQoL

www.estelladawn.com

https://www.facebook.com/estelladawnmusic/

https://www.instagram.com/estelladawnmusic/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzCU2C1w_DUdS_gpaYYHC3w

https://open.spotify.com/artist/00SIMc8XBD6NezPkMpkMcL

https://twitter.com/estella_dawn

Ganksta C – For Ma Family

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Ganksta C showcases impressive flow against old-school vibe on latest hit single ‘For Ma Family’

DALLAS, TX – Eddie Carey has always been the kind of guy you just want to hang out with because he’s happy and fun and makes you smile when he talks. He tells great stories and just has a carefree, laid-back personality – all of which he showcases on his new single, “For Ma Family.”

An old-school hip-hop feel with a modern-day twist makes its way to the world from this West Coast artist who goes by the stage name Ganksta C. His new track “For Ma Family” is a fun, upbeat, even playful offering that feels like the old-school 90s West Coast hip-hop showcasing an unending freaky flow that is unrelenting. It’s the kind of song that fans all over the world will be memorizing so they can spit back the bars with their friends, or the kind of song that aspiring young musicians will use as practice to hone their own rap skills. Filled with humor and raw stories, “For Ma Family” is equal parts an inside look at Ganksta C’s life and an homage to the West Coast lifestyle. More than anything, it’s a song that perfectly showcases this young artist’s fun personality.

“The idea for the song started when I heard this song from Hubert Laws,” Ganksta C said. “I was going through my step-father’s old records – he has like 2,000 of them – and I had this little tape recorder and any time I found something I liked I would record it and rap to it. When I heard the beat on this particular song from Hubert Laws, I thought it sounded like Dr. Dre, and I thought to myself, ‘How can I rap to this beat?’ I don’t ever write my raps, I just freestyle, and so I started walking around listening to this song and freestyling. I told myself I was just gonna play it and hit it. So I started freestyling and putting parts of my life in there and just riding the beat. I couldn’t clear the sample, so Muggs Majandhra in San Francisco took my acapella and created me a beat, and damn it came out good”

Ganksta C said a lot of his music originates in that way – listening to old music and finding inspiration from various sounds and styles from acclaimed musicians of the past. That’s how he first got into music when he was a child, listening to old-school rappers and breakdancing with his friends on the streets in the Bay Area. Eventually he started making his own beats and gained a reputation around town as “that kid rapper.” The praise he received from his neighborhood spurred him on to make more music, and eventually he developed a career that now boasts a fanbase all over the U.S.

“I make soundtrack-type music,” he said. “It’s West Coast, for sure, but it’s the kind of music that makes you want to go out there right now and just roll through with that music. It’s West Coast Funk. I’m an old-school rapper and lyricist who likes to keep things as real and authentic as I can. I want people to know me as an authentic artist. I can rap to some of the newer beats, but I like to keep it true to that old-school feeling because there’s still a place for that sound and I don’t want to change it up too much.”

To listen to Ganksta C’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links:

http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1579891028?ls=1&app=itunes

http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1579891028

https://open.spotify.com/album/1Vm3tXj3V7nLS2i395VXGL

https://youtu.be/1MJ6ndbp_Z4

www.Droppinbars.com

www.SoundCloud.com/itstruhiphop

www.Facebook.com/copiousgame

www.Facebook.com/ganxtac

www.instagram.com/gankstac

Hunt Arrow – Blame

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Hunt Arrow inspires fans with motivational new track ‘Blame’

FRESNO, CA – For as long as he can remember, Hunt Arrow has wanted to be a professional musician. Born and raised in Fresno, California, this young aspiring artist has studied some of the greatest artists of all time and fashioned his own unique sound and style from the inspiration he found from many of them. He’s worked hard over the years to create a signature style that is truly original, and after many releases in recent years he’s found something truly special with his latest hit single “Blame.”

Featuring a West Coast vibe with a hypnotic rhythm and flow, “Blame” is the kind of song that has a hook that will worm its way into every listener’s ear. It has a nice bounce to it and is the perfect kind of hype music to uplift people when they’re feeling sad or working through something difficult in life.

“It’s a song that’s supposed to loosen you up when you listen to it,” Hunt said. “Or maybe a song you can listen to when you’re chilling with friends in the car. It captures a feeling that I feel when I’m really confident. In reality I’m not like that, but with this song I’m expressing thoughts that I want to be like that, and it’s something that a lot of other people can relate to, I think.”

Originally inspired by a breakup with an ex-girlfriend, the song evolved throughout the process to become more of a wide-reaching motivational track that caters to a broad audience. It’s also a song that showcases Hunt’s ability to blend multiple genres – in this case Pop and Hip-hop – in ways that are equal parts intriguing and entertaining. He said his next project will be a further exploration of that sound and will incorporate a number of different instrumentals against that Pop/Hip-hop fusion of sound.

“I love that you can create or change feelings in someone’s heart through music,” he said. “I like to create feelings and vibes, and I hope people will remember me for good music. If you’re stressed or anxious about something in life, forget about your worries in that moment and time and use my music as a relief from the pain. That’s what makes me happy – if people like my music and use it to feel better about themselves, then I’m doing my job and I’ll keep making music forever to experience that.”

Hunt said he’s currently working on a full album that he hopes to release early next year. To listen to his music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links:

https://youtu.be/Ng6-dSyqNlU

https://music.apple.com/us/album/blam…

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096…

https://open.spotify.com/album/6OruWy…

https://www.deezer.com/album/233903632

https://www.iheart.com/artist/id-3578…

https://www.Instagram.com/Huntarrow

https://www.Facebook.com/Huntarrowone 

Brutha Faya – Night and Day

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Brutha Faya brings fire into your heart with meld of genres on multiple new single releases

NEW YORK, NY – Brutha Faya is an artist who is all about expressing music by any means necessary. He is the brother who brings fire into your heart. His purpose is to sell records, of course, but his mission through music is far more than that. He wants to create vibes and share messages that will help communities on a local, national and global level. No matter how bad the economy is or how oppressive culture can get, music has always been able to bring people together, he said. And his music is the kind that he hopes will serve as healing medicine for a lot of people.

His latest offering to the world is a set of singles that are already starting to get major notoriety after only a few weeks of release. The standout single is “Night And Day,” which features a Pop-infused vibe against a slow jam with an intriguing juxtaposition of melodies and harmonies. It’s a song with a nice sway and a message of rebirth that often comes after a storm.

“It’s a song told from the point of view of a couple that has lost family and close friends during COVID,” Brutha Faya said. “They’re struggling to make it, and they see hope at the end of the tunnel. In spite of all the things going on, they’re trying to stay positive – which is how all of us feel right now. This song encourages you to remember that good things are going to happen. After COVID there will be a rebirth, just like after every hardship there is a rebirth.”

Brutha Faya further emphasizes that point across three other singles that are currently available across all streaming platforms. With “Don’t Get Me Started,” he offers and R&B and Reggae classic sound fused with Indie Rock and Hip-hop for a melodic singing/rapping vibe that talks about the ups-and-downs of relationships. On “Home Run,” Brutha Faya admonishes anyone who adds fuel to the fire of racial tension and encourages all races of the world to come together and recognize the similarities we all share. He offers a light and vibrant feel with an Island vibe that makes good use of Indie Pop and Alternative sounds. And on “Inside Your Heart” Brutha Faya uses R&B melodies set against impressive raps and a light-electric-guitar-driven melody to share a simple love song that’s equal parts inspiring and sentimental.

“I’m not about going against the grain, but making it smoother for everybody to enjoy the difference in music, cultures, and this thing we call society,” Brutha Faya said. “I’m out to support the public – first by offering music at extremely low prices and performing at events that help the community, and second by informing and educating the public on ways to get ahead. I make it easy for those who believe in themselves to get ahead. Ultimately I want my music to be remembered for its originality and its truthfulness. I like to speak about things that are relevant. And I like to speak about hope. That’s what I’d like to be remembered for.”

To listen to Brutha Faya’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links:

DON’T GET ME STARTED  https://youtu.be/IvLzkD8DvVE

HOME RUN  https://youtu.be/VFJ1UPbY2EI

INSIDE YOUR HEART https://youtu.be/A4GOxNku2pY

NIGHT AND DAY  https://youtu.be/sGn2XDm-fQY

Facebook – Brutha Faya

Instagram – @bruthafaya

Spotify – BRUTHA FAYA

Jessica Jimenez – Handouts

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Sultry and classy new single ‘Handouts’ makes its way to the masses from R&B artist Jessica Jiminez

DENVER, CO – Jessica Jimenez is a fast-rising singer and songwriter representing the beautiful city of Denver, Colorado where she’s popularly known for her ground-breaking sounds. The development of her unique style of music is the result of a lifetime of musical influence she received from her grandpa, who loves to sing and play the guitar. Growing up in a talented musical family meant that music first found Jessica. Moreover, she chose music as a platform to express herself because this is the area that inspires her the most in life. 

Jessica is deeply influenced by all genres of music, but her love for contemporary R&B outshines it all. That’s showcased perfectly on her latest his single, “Handouts,” which is currently available across all streaming platforms. The R&B track showcases a dark and sultry vibe that perfectly capture the feelings associated with a passionate relationship.

“It’s a song that says, ‘It’s only you and it will always only be you,’” Jessica said. “It’s a song about you and that one person. You’re going to help them with any situation and everything is about them. It’s sultry and classy and sexy and all of the things you would associate with that kind of a relationship.”

As a songwriter, Jessica has been bent on creating lyrics that are highly relatable and truly moving to her listeners. One of the major highlights of her musical career is getting her song “That’s Her” played on Colorado’s Hot 107.1 in 2017. She’s known for her passionate manner in which she fleshes flawless melodies that create memorable, heartfelt rhythms with quotable lyrics. Music-passionate people find her to be original. Whenever she takes center stage there’s no limit to her flair.

When it comes to writing songs, she said she takes inspiration from whatever feels right in the moment. Whether it’s situations in her life, or stories from her friends’ lives, she finds the undercurrents of relationships to be the most intriguing aspects of life and the perfect seeds for great lyrics in her music. She also loves the vibe of artists like Georgia Smith, Alicia Keys, Destiny’s Child, Mariah Carey, Jorja Smith, Alina Barza, and Sabrina Claudio, among others. She said she loves that chill, relaxing, slightly sultry vibe, and she aims to emulate those artists with her own brand of sultry and classy music.

She’ll further explore that sound and style with a new EP that’s she’s hoping to release in February.

To listen to her music, or to follow her on social media, please visit the following links:

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=0hbAXjrityM&feature=share
https://www.instagram.com/imherjessica/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WjT6BdgYPQ7FmSvicY4GA?si=29eShkJzTj686WbCdXqmCg&dl_branch=1

Treece Kid – Country Side

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Treece Kid offers fans a fun night out with upbeat summer jam ‘Country Side’

SOUR LAKE, TX – Many people who have heard a song from Texas-based artist Treece Kid can attest that he tends to lean toward more melancholy vibes. That can’t be said of his latest single, however, as “Country Side” is nothing short of the perfect upbeat summer party track. Self-described as a song that’s all about “escaping the city life and going to the country and partying your balls off,” the song takes listeners through a good time of drinking and smoking and hanging out with beautiful people.

“Typically, when I sit down to write a song, I go sad and depressed,” Treece Kid said. “But in this case, I knew I needed an uplifting party song. The way I feel about this song is that it’s kind of a mix between Yelawolf and Post Malone. I don’t necessarily want to be known as a Country rapper in hip-hop, but this song happened to have that theme and work out the way it did. Ultimately, I want to be more open with subject matter and go down any route or road I want to go down, regardless of the genre. I want to explore and be flexible with a lot of different sounds. With Pop and hip-hop you can explore any sound you want, and this song came out of that process.”

Born and raised in South Texas, Treece Kid grew up with influences ranging from hip-hop to country to R&B to rock and everything in between. Treece’s father introduced him to the guitar early in life, but he soon became more interested in sports and became a stand-out basketball and baseball star for his school teams. After sustaining an injury that ended his baseball career right on the heels of graduating from high school, Treece found himself mostly partying like a rock star. It was during this time that he gravitated back toward music, and not until the end of 2020 had he written and released his first two singles – “Need to Go” and “Addicted to You.” With “Country Side,” Treece Kid now has a third track and is gaining momentum with an ever-widening global fanbase.

“I want people to enjoy the music and feel the same way listening to it as I do when I create it,” he said. “I absolutely love the creation process of making a song. What first motivated me to start putting music of my own out there was listening to old Hank Sr. and Ray Charles records and loving how it would make me feel. It was amazing to me that something recorded so long ago could be something I could sit and enjoy today. My whole motivation for releasing music is the idea that my great-great-grandchildren could be riding around bumping my shit and laughing at it. That’s a win for me. That timelessness is eternal.”

In addition to “Country Side,” Treece Kid said he’s working on another single that should come out in the next month or two, and plans to have even more singles dropping throughout 2022.

To listen to his music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links:

https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/t6r2CdRseiJXRGSh9

https://youtube.com/channel/UCDxvrUdbtO2CXNNu9rS-U_Q

https://linktr.ee/TreeceKid

https://www.instagram.com/treecekid/

https://mobile.twitter.com/treecekid

https://www.facebook.com/treecekid

True Facts and Haze – Busy

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Hip-hop duo True Facts and Haze get ‘Busy’ with groovy, inspirational new single

GREENVILLE, NC – Punchlines and metaphors meet deep lyrical content on the new music from hip-hop duo True Facts and Haze. Their latest single, “Busy,” is a laid-back hip-hop groove that inspires listeners to maintain focus while chasing dreams and sets a chill vibe that is hypnotic and groovy.

Hailing from Greenville, North Carolina, these two brothers have been doing music together for years and have steadily grown a national fanbase that is dedicated and eager for more music. Having performed in major venues in Miami, New York, Charlotte, and more, True Facts and Haze have a pedigree of excellence that has become well-known among industry insiders. They produce hit after hit, and “Busy” is no exception. Released under their new company No Sleep Entertainment, the song is a precursor to a full-project that they’re developing that should come out later this year – a project that will fully showcase the duality of talent that they bring to the table.

“I’m someone who always has punchlines and metaphors and stuff like that, while True Facts is more lyrical,” Haze said. “When you bring those two things together you have an amazing sound – storytelling and punchlines all together as one. That makes us stand out more and be a better group than others in the game today. We’re not just one solo talent, we’re two different talents with different rap styles that blend perfectly together. We make music that will live on and that you can play forever. It never grows old.”

True Facts and Haze first got their start rapping in their neighborhood as young boys. Now, 14 years later, they have fully tapped into the potential that blossomed as young boys. And as their company name suggests, they rarely sleep because of how often they’re working. Sometimes they even sleep in the studio because of how dedicated they are to their craft.

“If I send him a beat, or vice versa, we’ll get on it right then,” Haze said. “We start collaborating and get together and start writing and by the time we get in the studio and lay it down it just comes out perfect. It isn’t hard for us to come together and lay something down because we’ve doing it for a long time and it’s just effortless at this point. If he’s got something, I already know it’s fire. He’s never let me down and I’m never gonna let him down. And when we bring all that together, it becomes a masterpiece.”

To listen to True Facts and Haze’s music, or to follow them on social media, please visit the following links:

Facebook Antwan “Haze” Richardson 

Facebook True Facts

Instagram @megahaze12

Instagram @Truefacts555

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=SUvJnoaQCyg&feature=share

https://soundcloud.com/user-108506722/busy

Alex Fraze – I Was Your Worst

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Alex Fraze adds to the evolution of music with wavy new sound on forthcoming EP ‘Lover and a Fighter’

BALTIMORE, MD – Many people who live and around Maryland know it for its unfortunate nickname, “Murdaland.” It’s a name that stems from its extremely high crime rate and a homicide rate that puts its capital city, Baltimore, among the most dangerous cities in the world. But East Coast artist Alex Fraze is on a mission to help his hometown have a different reputation, one that embraces love. His latest EP, “Lover and a Fighter,” is a project that pays homage to Michael Jackson, one of his biggest influences. MJ was known for saying he was a lover, not a fighter, but Fraze said he’s flipping it to say that he’s a lover and a fighter because he has deep love and passion inside him, but his music and energy is intense. It’s a project that comes with a lot of passion and good vibes that Fraze describes as “very wavy,” while also showcasing how much of a fighter he is when it comes to things he wants in life and things he’s passionate about.

“I feel like I strive to bring older elements of music back into today’s sound,” Fraze said. “I feel like a lot of today’s sound is very manufactured – that’s just my opinion. And I want to create choruses that really connect with people and music that makes you feel. I want my sound to be infectious. You don’t even have to know the language of what you’re listening to, but you can feel it. That’s the kind of passion I came with on this project. It’s very wavy and really explores a lot of love situations.”

The first standout single from the EP is “Vibe Shit.” It’s a song that Fraze said examines the magical moment when you’re with someone for the first time and things just click perfectly. He said he told the story through the lens of a couple who are smoking pot together because he was going for a vibe he remembers vividly when experiencing a situation just like that with a former lover. Fraze said it’s his favorite song on the whole project and will perfectly prime the pump for fans in regards to the rest of the EP.

Another standout single from the project is “I Was Your Worst,” which is about recognizing the mistakes you’ve made in a relationship and vowing to do better in the future. The hook of the song says, “You was my best and I was your worst. I move like some trash, this love got your soul on hurt.” Fraze said it’s a song that’s a little more groovy than the rest, and as such will definitely stand out as one of the premiere tracks.

Ultimately, Fraze said he wants his music to serve as a kind of “renaissance” for the music industry. He wants to bring something new and something that adds to the evolution of music and the direction it’s heading.

“I want to shift the game a little bit,” he said. “I take inspiration from a lot of the greats – like James Brown and Michael Jackson and Sam Cooke – and create music that is psychedelic and sets a mood. My drive is to be a pioneer in the industry and to innovate a new lane of sound.”

To listen to Alex Fraze’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexxfraze/?hl=en
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003255915314
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexfraze14?lang=en
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/alex-fraze

Lindze – On The Floor

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Talented young artist Lindze showcases diverse range on forthcoming new album ‘Origins’

LIMA, OH – Despite the circumstances surrounding his death, hip-hop legend DMX has been a major inspiration for many young artists making their way through the music industry today. Chicago-based melodic rapper Lindze is no exception. Growing up in Lima, Ohio, this third-generation musician was a huge fan of rap, and for him the penultimate example of perfection was DMX. It wasn’t just his music – which was undeniably great – but also his influence on others and how he seemed to feed life into the culture of Hip-Hop.

When all is said and done, Lindze hopes that his legacy as an artist will emulate the success of his musical icon. And he’s making major strides toward that goal with a string of new releases that have been making a major buzz all across the U.S. As he propels toward the release of his new album “Origins,” Lindze offers his fans and new audiences a taste of what’s to come with the first two singles from that project. “On The Floor” is an old-school, gritty, dance-ready track that’s just about going to the clubs and having a good time. “Drip,” on the other hand, is a lick that explores all the nuances of an individual and what it is that makes you special. Together these two singles showcase a fast-rising young artist whose natural talent has been drawing attention from industry insiders and music lovers alike for the past few years.

Lindze grew up in a small town that was often referred to as “Little Chicago.” He was the son of a singer and the grandson of a singer, but it wasn’t until he saw his uncle rapping that he found the spark of inspiration himself. He started singing and rapping before singing and rapping became popular – and when Drake started taking off with success, young Lindze knew that he was onto something special.

“I always felt like I was just me and I never tried to be anyone else,” he said. “I’ve always had my influences – like Drake, DMX, Twista, Scarface, Big Daddy Kane, Chuck D, Nipsey Hussle, and Too Short – but I never tried to be like them. My sound has always just been my sound, and I have always tried to sing and rap. No matter what, when people look back on my music I just want them to say that I was good, and that I was an OK guy. I was who I was, and hopefully I can have a career that’s somewhat like DMX. He was at the top of the charts in his prime and nobody stopped him. Who wouldn’t want to emulate that?”

To reach that goal, Lindze said he’s partnering with some of the best young artists in the game today. His album is being produced by Hot Rod. He also gives shout outs to Stephen Pearson, Mr. Nelson, Kebone Broadus, Jonathan Price, Desmond Charles, and his family – all of whom have helped him along the way. He said he’s excited to reward their faith in him by attaining the success that he is through his music, and he’s excited to bring an ever-widening fanbase along for the ride as he continues to release great music.

To listen to Lindze’s music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links:

Instagram @IamLindze

Facebook https://m.facebook.com/lindze87

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NDFBzW5se1QMG38NsF2Wo?si=UUfng645Ti2KNr1nbCeiJg&dl_branch=1

https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/TRNGTbE3YbxrPz4J8

https://m.youtube.com/user/TheLillindze/videos

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lindze/371355831

R Dollas – Gloves In The Summer

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East Coast underground legend R Dollas drops hard-hitting new album ‘All 4 Tha Dolla’

UTICA, NY – The new album from East Coast hip-hop underground legend R Dollas is the epitome of a street album with a lot of punches. But even as such, “All 4 Tha Dolla” is an album that will invite listeners to get up on their feet and dance. The distinct 90s vibe has a new-age bop to it that creates a truly modern-day New York feeling. Produced by hip-hop legend Rick Hyde, the album is a perfect showcase of the supernatural talent of R Dollas and his ability to weave witty words with hard-hitting lyrics that are simultaneously relatable and challenging.

“My creativity and the story I tell is what has been setting me apart for the past 15 years,” R Dollas said. “I try not to really fantasize too much and just keep everything realistic. Ultimately I want my music to be known for motivation and hopefully helping someone who understands my story and is going through the same things. They can see where I came from and where I’m trying to go and use that as motivation for themselves.”

R Dollas said he’s been rapping since he was 8 years old, and has been recording professionally since his teenage years. His first big track was a collaboration with the notorious Big Casanova, and since then he’s released multiple mixtapes, albums, EPs and hit singles. Over the years he’s become known as a savvy artist with ambition and creativity who brings a gritty rawness to his lyrics and invites listeners to follow him on his journey.

“Growing up in the projects, music was a way out,” R Dollas said. “When I got in trouble and put on punishment, I would write raps and watch videos all day. Now I basically live in the studio. Doing five years in prison, and then another two years, gave me more than enough to read and write about what I was going through.”

R Dollas said he plans on releasing five videos from the album – “Everybody Gotta Eat,” “Meow,” “Gloves In The Summer,” and “2 Words.” He has also already released the debut single/video for “Groupies.”